First of all, we should start with Wu Zetian herself. She is an ambitious woman, and she is smart and wise. But when she first entered the palace, her light could only be buried deep in her heart, because Taizong was also a wise emperor, and she could not express herself in front of such a wise emperor, which was absolutely not allowed, leading to depression in her heart.

At this time, Li Zhi's approach is the best opportunity. Li Zhi doesn't have Li Shiming's talent to run the world, and even has a little affection. His lack of interest in politics led him to retreat immediately when a woman appeared to help her solve these troubles. Perhaps, this is also related to the opening of folk customs at that time, and the inferiority of men is not so obvious.

And people are the product of desire, especially ambitious people. After Wu Zetian handled government affairs for a long time, they would not easily hand over power after enjoying the pleasure brought by power. This is especially true of the power struggle after Li Zhi's death.

In fact, many women in history also mastered the state power, such as Lv Zhi and Cixi, but they were not worshipped by God. In addition to folk customs, there should be Wu Zetian's talent to cover up the glory of his sons. It is obvious to all that she won the war, but it is difficult for her sons to become a generation of sages. And Wu Zetian is different from other women, especially in buying people's hearts. What she values is by no means.